Couriers and Messengers Wages
SOC 43-5020 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Couriers and Messengers is $36,710 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $28,040 and the 90th percentile is $49,310, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
72,010
P10
$28,040
P25
$32,870
Median
$36,710
P75
$42,270
P90
$49,310
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Couriers and Messengers have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,710 | $38,350 | $28,040 | $49,310 | 72,010 | — |
| 2022 | $35,280 | $36,250 | $26,350 | $46,800 | 75,800 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | $33,050 | $34,270 | $23,850 | $46,220 | 68,310 | -6.32% |
| 2020 | $30,980 | $33,010 | $21,840 | $48,340 | 70,700 | -6.26% |